"Why is the governor talking about people's tax returns?'' Foley asked during a brief press availability after speaking at the annual convention of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities in Hartford. "Let me make something very clear: in the last 10 years, I've paid over $2 million to the state of Connecticut and I think it's very discourteous of the governor to be saying otherwise and to be singling out a taxpayer who has paid an awful lot of money to support this state.''

Malloy on Tuesday reiterated his demand that Foley provide a fuller picture of his tax liabilities. "The idea that you can run for governor of the state of Connecticut and not release your state income tax returns is ridiculous,'' he said. "He...said if I released my tax returns he would release his tax returns. That's a promise he has not kept. He is breaking promises before he is even governor."

Foley said Malloy's relentless focus on his personal taxes is a sign that the governor has become increasingly nervous about the upcoming election.

"It seems to me the governor is coming a little unglued here with two weeks to go before the verdict comes down on his job as governor,'' Foley said. "Let's talk about the things that matter to the citizens of Connecticut and things that matter to their future."When pressed repeatedly by Connecticut reporters, who said releasing tax documents is a matter of transparency, Foley appeared to grow frustrated. "Why doesn't Gov. Malloy want to talk about his record?"On Monday, Malloy questioned whether Foley was paying taxes in other states. Foley said he has businesses outside Connecticut and has paid "a very modest amount of taxes in those states."But, he added, "virtually all my taxes are paid in Connecticut."